Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Sergeant - Birmingham New Street

Overview

Transferee and Re-Joiner Police Sergeant – Birmingham New Street. British Transport Police (BTP) is seeking experienced Police Sergeants with strong leadership skills and a passion for community policing to join our team in Birmingham. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of uniformed Constables, providing guidance, fostering development, and ensuring team performance aligns with our organisational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of uniformed Constables, delivering effective policing in the Birmingham area.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and development opportunities to officers within the team.
• Ensure team performance aligns with organisational goals and standards.

Why Join BTP

• We champion modern, people-first policing, safeguarding passengers, supporting vulnerable individuals, and preventing crime.
• Emphasis on empathy, communication, and emotional intelligence alongside operational experience.
• A supportive workplace with wellbeing, inclusive leadership, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Family-friendly policies

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Applicants must be a current or former officer from a Home Office Police Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI.
• Transferees must be substantive in rank and have completed probation.
• Re-joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have been substantive in rank.
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.
• No live misconduct warnings or performance issues.
• Cannot be under current investigation by another force.
• No active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs, or bankruptcy.
• We do not accept applications from those dismissed from another force.
• Applicants for locations outside Inner London must hold a full UK driving licence.

Application Process

• Application
• Interview
• Conditional Offer
• Pre-employment Checks
• Formal Offer and Start Date
• Download our Candidate Information Pack for full details.

Key Dates

Closing date: Friday 21st November. Anticipated Start Date: Early 2026 (4-week induction attendance required).

How to Learn More

Explore our On Patrol shadowing scheme to get a first-hand feel for the role, or email recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk with any questions.